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Despite success like Cate’s, women are still under-represented in Hollywood: only 13 per cent of the 1100 top lms of the past 10 years have gender-balanced casts. Women’s visibility has not improved since 2007, the Annenberg foundation says.

THE DANISH ROYAL

family wisely wrapped themselves in the traditional wool costumes of the Faroe Islands for a visit to the archipelago of rugged, volcanic islands that lie between Iceland and Norway. Crown Princess Mary’s costume featured silver details that had been designed just for her, bestowed upon her during her rst visit to the islands in 2005. The women’s national uniform features an apron and scarf of dark green wool embellished with a marguerite pattern, while the men’s costume features a red vest embroidered with leaves in different shades of green. Princess Josephine and Princess Isabella kept their heads warm with blue wool “kyses”.

During their four-day visit of the Faroe Islands, the Danish royals toured the island of Fugloy, where they were greeted by all 38 residents.